Public Affairs Officer

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited ,
Glasgow, City of Glasgow
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Public Affairs Officer in Glasgow Your new company Working within the public sector, this is an exciting opportunity within Public Affairs. Your new role This is a varied role, with the main purpose to undertake research, analysis and supporting the development of the institutes policy positions. Other key duties include: Developing and implementing a stakeholder engagement programme for policy makers and external stakeholders to inform, influence and shape opinion Planning and organising engagement events Monitoring policy developments and identifying opportunities for influencing Support the Policy and Public Affairs Manager in evaluating performance Providing policy advise and support Overseeing the companies social media What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, it is essential to: Educated to degree level Superb interpersonal skills both written and verbal Knowledge of UK government processes, along with ability to asses and make recommendations Ability to understand the public interest position of a professional body Desirable traits include: Knowledge of the construction industry and built environment Ability to manage groups and facilitate discussion Experience of working in, or alongside relevant Government Departments Knowledge and experience in maintaining a professional social media presence What you'll get in return If successful you will receive a highly competitive salary alongside a variety of benefits. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk